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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP5 was unveiled 11 months later than the W90 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FP5 grades vs the W90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Pentax W90

 FP5 W90 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Panasonic FP5

 W90 FP5 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Pentax W90

 FP5 W90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has measurements of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP5 against the W90.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and W90 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and W90.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FP5 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FP5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography features
Pentax W90 Portrait photography features
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP5
Street photography with Pentax W90
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Pentax W90
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (260 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery (260 per charge)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W90 Landscape photography advice
40
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery (260 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
Vlogging with Pentax W90
30
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FP5 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Pentax W90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Pentax Optio W90
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-02-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $199 $120